Sports

Awesome Murray clinches historic Wimbledon title 08 Jul 2013 - 01:05 am

Andy Murray of Britain reacts after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their final match at Wimbledon in London, yesterday. CENTRE: Murray celebrates...

Vettel wins on home soil for the first time 08 Jul 2013 - 01:03 am

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany kisses the winner’s trophy during the presentation ceremony of the German F1 Grand Prix...

China’s young stars top Asian medals tally 08 Jul 2013 - 01:03 am

Men’s 200 metres gold medal winner from China Xie Zhenye (left), silver medal winner from Saudi Arabia Fahad Mohammed Alsubaie (right) and bronze...

Nigeria crush Ivory Coast; Morocco stun Tunisia 08 Jul 2013 - 01:01 am

Manchester United and England football Wayne Rooney and actor Gerard Butler walk on Centre Court for the men’s final match between Andy Murray...

Bolt sets this year’s fastest 200m time 08 Jul 2013 - 01:01 am

PARIS: Olympic champion Usain Bolt sent out a warning to his rivals ahead of the world championships by running the fastest time of...

Bartoli targets more titles 08 Jul 2013 - 12:59 am

LONDON: Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli insists her perfect day on Centre Court could be just the start of another remarkable chapter in one...

Hundreds of footballers suffer from depression: PFA boss 08 Jul 2013 - 12:59 am

LONDON: Hundreds of footballers could be suffering from depression, according to players’ union boss Clarke Carlisle. Professional Footballers’ Association chairman Carlisle, who retired...

Queen leads the tributes to hero Murray 08 Jul 2013 - 12:35 am

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth joined politicians, sports stars and celebrities in congratulating Andy Murray yesterday after he made tennis history by becoming the first...

Froome retains the yellow jersey; Martin wins stage 08 Jul 2013 - 12:33 am

Overall leader’s yellow jersey Britain’s Christopher Froome (centre), Spain’s Alberto Contador (third right) and Spain’s Alejandro Valverde (fourth left) ride during the 168.5...

British rider Millar defends Froome in doping debate 08 Jul 2013 - 12:04 am

BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France: Experienced British rider David Millar yesterday hit out at those who have cast doubt on the achievements of Chris Froome and...

I was tired after semi strain, says Djokovic 08 Jul 2013 - 12:03 am

LONDON: Exhausted Novak Djokovic blamed his lacklustre Wimbledon final defeat against Andy Murray on being unable to recover quickly enough from his gruelling...

Webber’s wheel flies off, hits cameraman 08 Jul 2013 - 12:03 am

NURBURGRING, Germany: A Formula One cameraman was hit by an errant flying wheel during a pit stop after eight laps of yesterday’s German...

Wagner seizes lead at Greenbrier 08 Jul 2013 - 12:01 am

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia: American Johnson Wagner moved a step closer to winning his fourth PGA Tour title by seizing a two-shot...

Gatland open to keeping Lions job 08 Jul 2013 - 12:00 am

British and Irish Lions manager Andy Irvine (right), coach Warren Gatland (centre) and captain Sam Warburton share a laugh during a press conference,...

McDowell wins French Open in style 07 Jul 2013 - 11:59 pm

VERSAILLES, France: Graeme McDowell produced a final round of four-under-par 67 to lead home the field by four strokes and become the first...

NHL: Lecavalier joins Flyers 07 Jul 2013 - 11:59 pm

Philadelphia: Four-time All-Star Vincent Lecavalier was signed on a multi-year contract by the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday, the biggest name to be scooped up...

ACC umpiring course ends successfully 07 Jul 2013 - 11:55 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) successfully organised the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) 0 Level umpiring course to promote cricket in Qatar. Seventeen...

Castro guides Houston Astros to victory 07 Jul 2013 - 11:55 pm

Houston: Houston catcher Jason Castro celebrated his first All Star selection by hitting a three-run homer to give the visiting Astros a 9-5...